Institutions are scaling curricular interventions aimed at faster career outcomes. The University of Delaware’s University Studies course guides first‑year students through major exploration using faculty interviews and panels to reduce mis‑majoring and speed career alignment. The model foregrounds experiential advising and early exposure to discipline pathways. High Point University markets a campuswide life‑skills curriculum it says delivered a 99.2% placement rate for the class of 2024, tying soft‑skills instruction to employer relationships and mentorship. High Point’s approach bundles career coaching, signature courses and high‑touch alumni networks to boost early outcomes. As employers continue to value work‑readiness, other campuses will likely expand course‑based career exploration and life‑skills programming to improve graduation‑to‑employment transitions and justify tuition ROI claims.